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12 Fall Fix-Ups That Pay You Back

Save yourself thousands in future repair, maintenance, and energy costs by not leaving these minor problems to get out of hand

Kevin O'Connor and Tom Silva build a record player stand

Mauro paints a nursery; Richard tests a new dryer; Tom and Kevin build a record stand.

Nursery Paint, Record Stand | Ask TOH

Kevin O'Connor and Jeff Sweenor work on new wall framing at the Westerly Ranch House

At the old Westerly Ranch House, the roof was disassembled to add a new level, but the original chimney is going to...

Chimney Down and Walls Up | Westerly Ranch House

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Every month, Ask This Old House and The Home Depot will present a practical home improvement project—from...

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Announcing our newest additions to the TOH Generation NEXT apprenticeship program.

Meet the Winners of the 2019 Generation NEXT Casting Call

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Season 40 TOH Cast and Crew including Mauro, Jenn, and more

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Centriq is on a mission to radically simplify your life as a homeowner. Learn how

Centriq | The Ultimate Mobile App for Home Organization, Repair and Maintenance

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All the spring home maintenance and gardening tips you need to know as DIY season kicks off

Spring Upkeep

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Find the zone for your town to determine what plants will flourish in your yard.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

A Letter from Roger Cook

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The New Yankee Workshop Episodes and Plans

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Planning a kitchen, bath, bedroom, or deck project? These calculators will help you design the space you want at a...

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Brookline Mid-century Modern House 40th Anniversary Season

This Old House modernizes a mid-century home in the suburbs of Boston

Brookline Mid-century Modern House

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Pro tips for using the Domino Joining System, HK 55 Carpentry Saw, Kapex Sliding Compound Miter Saw, Carvex Jigsaw,...

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This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Tretheway, host Kevin O'Connor and architect Denis Pratt...

Choosing Universal-Design Bath Fixtures

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Professional painter John Dee shows how to give dark cupboards the glossy, smooth look of factory-finish cabinets...

Pro Secrets for Painting Kitchen Cabinets

Whether you’re redoing a room or planning a whole-house remodel, an architect can be a sound investment. Here’s how...

Read This Before You Hire an Architect

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Adapt your wall socket to a charging station

Turn an Outlet into a USB Charger

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Watch Kevin O'Connor (@kevinoconnortoh) and Tom Silva (@tomsilvatoh) as they discuss with Dan DiClerico...

Pro2Pro Live | Hiring the Next Generation

Most people can recognize the difference between woods, for example plywood versus cedar. But the same can’t always...

How Flue Gas Venting Is Being Reinvented

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You’ve finally decided it’s time to say “goodbye” to those laminate countertops and that puny white refrigerator....

Read This Before Hiring a Kitchen Designer

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Expert advice for success when you're buying—and living in—a home of your own, from TOH's Two-Minute Expert

Smart Tips for Single Women Homebuyers

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Smart advice and money-saving tips for a luxe look

Your Dream Kitchen Must-Haves for Less

Season 41's Gen NEXT apprentices Kathryn Fulton and De'Shaun Burnett reflect on their work at the Westerly Project.

Generation NEXT apprentices Kathryn Fulton and De’Shaun Burnett reflect on their experience working with the TOH crew...

Catching up with the TOH Season 41 Apprentices

Summer-Flowering Perennials That Bloom Into Fall

Seeking an Indian summer? You can get it in your garden with flowering plants that are easily coaxed into blooming in...

More Fall-Blooming Perennials

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This Old House's Two-Minute Expert shows you how to distinguish the deal of a lifetime from a big mistake when buying...

Should You Buy That Fixer Upper?

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A dining space that serves as a library, a home office that welcomes guests, a mudroom with a work area for crafty...

How to Design Multitasking Rooms

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This Old House Director of Photography, Denise Sfraga, has curated these highlights from TOH photographers over...

Photographers Reflect on 40 Years of Photography for This Old House

Count on these perennials to renew the color in your garden after your summer flowers fade

7 Fall-Blooming Perennials

Mark Powers spreads joint compound on a ceiling patch

How to put a fresh face on brown, blistered, water-damaged drywall

How to Patch a Ceiling

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Building a perfect-fit handrail with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva

How to Build a Porch Rail

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Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor walks through the best options for home fireplaces

How to Choose a Home Fireplace

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Easy ways to improve your home right now before holiday guests arrive

6 Fast Fall Fixes

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With smart strategies, you can raise your own harvest in any size outdoor space

Grow Fruits and Vegetables Anywhere

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Cooler temperatures and abundant rainfall are an invitation to tend to what’s green and growing. Here are 3 things...

Prep Your Yard for Fall

A budget redo uses Craigslist cabinets, recycled countertops, and a wall of DIY storage to turn a spare room...

Creating the Dream Craft Room for $397

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